Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carmonis
ID:
7743

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl. & Steyerm.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 3 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007072

Common Names

  • Carmon's Ageratina
  • Carmon's Mistflower
  • Carmon's Snakeroot

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium carmonis Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Ageratina carmonis (also called Carmon's snakeroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina carmonis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina carmonis has white flowers with yellow centers and a single row of petals. The seeds are small and dark, and the seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina carmonis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ageratina carmonis

Ageratina carmonis can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.

Ageratina carmonis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina carmonis?

Ageratina carmonis

What is the common name of Ageratina carmonis?

Carmon's Snakeroot

What is the natural habitat of Ageratina carmonis?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

Species in the Ageratina genus

Ageratina reticulifera, Ageratina austin-smithii, Ageratina intibucensis, Ageratina chazaroana, Ageratina dorrii, Ageratina josepaneroi, Ageratina leiocarpa, Ageratina cylindrica, Ageratina jucunda, Ageratina chiriquensis, Ageratina acevedoana, Ageratina occidentalis, Ageratina zunilana, Ageratina carmonis, Ageratina astellera, Ageratina schaffneri, Ageratina nesomii, Ageratina standleyi, Ageratina vacciniaefolia, Ageratina baccharoides, Ageratina hyssopina, Ageratina guatemalensis, Ageratina robinsoniana, Ageratina sodiroi, Ageratina subcordata, Ageratina irrasa, Ageratina enixa, Ageratina sundbergii, Ageratina aromatica, Ageratina subglabra, Ageratina tristis, Ageratina jocotepecana, Ageratina diversipila, Ageratina lucida, Ageratina viejoana, Ageratina flaviseta, Ageratina grashoffii, Ageratina fleischmannioides, Ageratina macvaughii, Ageratina microcarpum, Ageratina zapalinama, Ageratina collodes, Ageratina haageana, Ageratina hidalgensis, Ageratina barclayae, Ageratina cremasta, Ageratina kupperi, Ageratina areolaris, Ageratina macbridei, Ageratina oppositifolia,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-106828: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.